April 30, 2024Do you have a breakaway collar for your cat? Whether he’s a kitten or an adult, or fond of being inside or out, consider having your cat wear a collar that will unfasten when something pulls on it with force. Cats whose collars become entangled are at risk of choking or serious injury as they …
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News Category: Pet care
April 29, 2024Cats are commonly believed to be low maintenance, independent pets. Provide them with food, water, a litter box and perhaps a scratching post and some toys, and they’ll amuse themselves, right? Not so fast! While they may not need long walks in the park, cats require interaction and stimulation — just like dogs do — …
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April 26, 2024As we head outside to tend our yards and gardens, an unseen — and often underappreciated — world of work is happening all around us. Beneath our feet and overhead, insects of all kinds are busy helping to propagate and protect plants. “There’s an astonishing diversity of insects here in British Columbia,” says Nadia Xenakis, …
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News Category: Wildlife
April 25, 2024April 30 is Adopt-a-Shelter-Pet-Day and to celebrate, the BC SPCA is offering 50 per cent off adoption fees from Thursday, April 25 through Sunday, May 5 at all its locations, proudly sponsored by our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition. BC SPCA animal centres will also be hosting open houses on Saturday, April 27. “The open …
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News Category: Adoption, Events
April 23, 2024“Can I pet your dog?” It’s a question that dog guardians often get from friends or when out walking with their pet. But not all dogs are comfortable being touched, especially by strangers. Here are some tips you can share with others to make these interactions safer and happier for your pet. How to pet …
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April 22, 2024New rules are being developed for cattle raised for beef in Canada – what key issues for beef cattle should be the focus? Every year, over 10 million cattle are raised for beef production in Canada. For the first time since 2013, the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle (the …
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